This book explores the potential of microbial biopolymers as sustainable, ecofriendly alternatives to conventional polymers, focusing on their production, applications, and role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It emphasizes how these materials can drive a shift toward a circular economy, addressing critical environmental issues.

The book also explores applications in packaging, healthcare, agriculture, and fashion, showing how these materials can drive sustainability across industries and contribute to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta is an early career Indian scientist and academician currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Biology at University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), India. With a M.Sc., Ph.D. and post-doctoral training, his specialisations lie in nanobiotechnology, microbiology, and sustainable-development oriented research. Dr. Mohanta has been awarded with DST-ANRF grant (2022–2024), Govt. of India and Research Networking Project-2024 grant by XJENZA MALTA, Govt. of Malta, where his team works on developing bio-functional nanomaterials including nano-antimicrobials and nano-nutraceuticals from natural bioresources for applications in food, agriculture, medicine, and environmental sustainability. A prolific researcher, he has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles in SCIE-indexed journals, 50 Scopus indexed book chapters, filed 4 Indian patents, edited 12 books published by reputed publishing houses such as CRC Press, Elsevier and Springer Nature. His work has earned significant recognition in 2025 & 2026 that he was ranked among the “Top 2% Scientists in the World” by Stanford University (USA), and “World’s Top 5% Scientists” by SciRank Global Registry, underscoring his global impact in the field of strategic nanobiotechnology.

Dr. Bishwambhar Mishra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT), Hyderabad, India. His research focuses on Environmental Biotechnology, Microbial Biopolymers, Waste Valorization, Bioremediation, Circular Bioeconomy, and Sustainable Bioproduct Development. He has authored 99 SCIE-indexed research publications and five books, with over 2,700 citations, an h-index of 27, and an i10-index of 54. He has reviewed manuscripts for more than 100 international journals published by leading publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, ACS, and RSC. In recognition of his research contributions, he has been featured among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in the Stanford University–Elsevier list in the year 2026.